Our Firm

Located near the port of Trois-Rivières, in one of the most oldest cities in Canada, our firm’s mission is to help businesses navigate the complex world of trade remedies and achieve their goals in a cost-effective and efficient manner. We offer a wide range of services to help companies comply with trade laws and regulations, and protect their interests in the Canadian market.

J.T. Trade Remedies is led by Jonathan Thiffault, a seasoned anti-dumping and countervailing investigator at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). If you're looking for a reliable and experienced trade remedies consultant, look no further.

About Jonathan

Jonathan Thiffault is the founding member of J.T. Trade Remedies. As a former senior investigator within the CBSA’s anti-dumping and countervailing division, he has worked on many high-profile anti-dumping and countervailing proceedings during his time at the CBSA, including oil-country tubular goods, hot-rolled steel plate, flat hot‑rolled carbon and alloy steel sheet & strip, upholstered domestic seating, nitisinone capsules and small power transformers. During his time within the CBSA, Jonathan also participated in updating the dumping Request for Information (RFI) templates, as well as in the hiring process of future investigators.

Since leaving the CBSA in 2022, Jonathan founded J.T. Trade Remedies in order to help businesses navigate the complex Canadian anti-dumping and countervailing program and get them the best possible outcome. His expertise in trade remedies investigations and cost-accounting, combined with his passion for helping businesses grow and succeed in the Canadian market, makes him a valuable asset to any organization. He is committed to providing clients with the highest quality of service and delivering results that exceed expectations.

Jonathan believes in building long-term relationships with his clients based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.

Education

  • Master of Administration (M. Adm.), management of local and international development, University of Sherbrooke (2017)

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), corporate finance, University of Quebec (2013)

Affiliates to the Firm

Our customers are also offered representation throught experienced affiliated Canadian trade law firms in representing clients at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal  during public hearings. Our affiliate specializes in international trade law, customs, and procurement. With over 30 years of experience, they have provided counsel to corporations, foreign governments, and trade associations on a range of trade-related issues. The law firm has also represented clients in international dispute settlement cases, investment arbitration cases, and Canadian administrative tribunals.

We also partnered with a Chinese Law firm specializing in MOFCOM anti-dumping investigations with whom we are offering representation to companies in trade litigation between China and Canada.

Advisor to the Firm

Cyndee Todgham Cherniak, Founder of Lex Sage*